Neoprene and sustainability
What the material actually is, what it costs to make, and what happens to a suit when it is finished.
What Is Neoprene? The Material Behind Every Wetsuit, and What It Costs
Neoprene is chloroprene rubber, invented in 1931. Here is how wetsuits are made, why the material is so hard to recycle, and what that means for surfers.
Limestone Neoprene Is Not an Eco Wetsuit. Here Is Why.
Limestone neoprene and petroleum neoprene are the same molecule. Here is what the limestone label actually means and what to look for instead.
Where Old Wetsuits Go: A Million Suits a Year, and Almost Nowhere to Put Them
Over a million wetsuits a year go to landfill worldwide. Here is why neoprene cannot be recycled and what to do with a suit you no longer wear.
Yulex vs Neoprene: Is a Natural Rubber Wetsuit Actually Worth It?
Natural rubber wetsuits cost more and claim 80 percent lower emissions. Here is how Yulex actually performs against neoprene, and who should buy one.
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